Being a homeowner at The Whittaker is about more than just loving your brand new condominium — it’s about loving the area you live in.

Fortunately for our homeowners, there’s a ton of wonderful attractions in their own backyard, and when your mortgages are as low as ours, you have more than enough to splurge on some holiday fun.

Union Square Holiday Market

New York City is special all year round but at the holidays there’s an extra bit of magic. Tour the Union Square Holiday Market and take in all the splendor of a traditional market filled with hand-made crafts.

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Whether you stop by a vendor to pick up something for yourself or a friend or just spend the day walking around, venturing through the stalls and the smell of hot chocolate is certain to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Sure, New York City gets crowded around the holidays and fortunately, if the last thing you want to do is fight for parking, when you live at The Whittaker, all you have to do is walk down the street and catch the train. Thanks to NJ Transit, you’ll be in the city in no time!

A Christmas Carol

From December 5 – 31, audience members are welcome to venture to McCarter Theater in Princeton to join Ebenezer Scrooge as he travels through Christmas past, present and future.

Stop by a store or take in a piping hot cup of soup at one of the restaurants — no matter where you find yourself, you’ll find yourself overwhelmed with festivities.

You can also wander through Peddler’s Village, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. It’s completely free to visit and after touring the gingerbread house exhibit and popping in and out of the stores, all it could cost you is a cup of hot chocolate to keep you warm.

Shady Brook Farm Light Show

At the Shady Brook Farm Light Show, every stop has been pulled. Open nightly from November 18 to January 7, there are over three million lights paving the way through acres and acres of farmland.

The exciting performance features a great mix of familiar faces and some more creative displays and takes you on a two-mile journey filled with holiday cheer. You can enjoy it in your own car or take it in from the added magic of an open-air air wagon.

Yes, Virginia, we DO plan on being open for the Light Show tonight!As long as there's not a blizzard and the roads are…

Admission is only $30 per car (not per person), so grab some friends and family, pack them into the car, and keep your eyes peeled because the show is certainly something to behold! We’ve experienced it and it’s AWESOME!! You won’t want to miss the adventure!

When you become the owner of a BRAND NEW condominium at The Whittaker, all of these great activities are within your reach. With homes starting at only $1,010/month, many of our homeowners are actually paying less to own than rent.

And, we have zero down 100% mortgages (30 year fixed) for qualified buyers. And, don’t forget the tax abatement and NJ Energy Star built and certified for lower monthly utilities for the life of your home.

We’re already over 60% sold out so contact us TODAY (with two more new closings this month) and learn how you too can spend this winter in a warm, cozy, exciting home you own.

Ever since Punxsutawney Phil declared six more weeks of winter it’s just been more of the same old routines. Wake up, bundle up, face the cold hair, come home and snuggle on the couch with a blanket. That’s fine for when you want to unwind after a long day of work but the weekends are meant for fun! It’s time to break away from our boring routines and take a cue from the warm weather heading our way (high 40’s woohoo!) and get out of the house for a night of good laughs with great friends. When you’re living at The Whittaker you’ve got so much to do right in your neighborhood that it can be tough to choose which is why we always like to make our recommendations. On March 13th head over to Rat’s Restaurant in Hamilton, NJ and check out Helen Angley, a local comic, as she returns for another night of stand-up! The show starts at 8:30 PM and tickets are $25 if purchased by March 6th and $30 if purchased at the door. But that’s not all – no it isn’t, because at The Whittaker the deals are always a little bit sweeter. If you dine at Rat’s Restaurant before the show, a Stephen Starr restaurant, you get 20% of the food portion of your dinner! That means you can have a dinner for two, complete with your own appetizer and entree, for $40! The best part about it? It’s only 10 minutes from The Whittaker!

So what’s the hold-up? Check out The Whittaker in Trenton, NJ today and learn about how you can really have it all and your own, brand new home! Call or email Claribel Santiago and set up your appointment today! 609-695-3300 whittakersales@lrgnj.com

Well it’s that time of year again, can you believe we’re already in February? It’s time to break out the heart shaped chocolates and lay out your favorite pink and red outfits but celebrating the special people in your life doesn’t have to mean you’re stuck eating Ramen noodles the rest of the month. When you live at The Whittaker, some of your most special nights can happen from right inside your home! We all want to enjoy a nice dinner but on Valentine’s Day restaurants can be so crowded and loud that your big dinner out can turn into a big mess. With brand-new Frigidaire appliances and a spacious kitchen you can share laughs with your significant other or a group of good friends as you make a meal to remember. Don’t trust your friends not to burn the sauce but don’t want to miss out on the fun either? That’s no problem at The Whittaker, let your friends cozy up to the breakfast bar and you can enjoy each other’s company without having to sacrifice your cooking!

Prefer to let someone else do the cooking? Indian, Italian, Chinese? Take your pick from any of the great restaurants located within walking distance to your home, place your order and bring it home to enjoy a nice meal at home – minus a few extra dishes! The open floor plan of The Whittaker gives you a spacious living room that’s perfect for cozying up with good food, good friends and a good movie.

Would you rather spend Valentine’s Day by yourself? Grab a book or some relaxing music and enjoy a nice bubble bath in your luxurious master bathroom. Why bother going to a spa when you can bring the spa to you? When you’re living at The Whittaker in Trenton, NJ you can treat yourself without even touching your wallet!

However you decide to spend Valentine’s Day this year, make it special by stopping by The Whittaker for your tour. The best gift you can give yourself and the people you love is the gift of home ownership – at a great price!

Call or email Claribel Santiago and set up your appointment to take a tour and fall in love with The Whittaker today! 609-695-3300 whittakersales@lrgnj.com.

Dying to get into the holiday spirit but don’t know where to start? If ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas just isn’t your thing, you’ve come to the right place. If you’ve read our blog before you know that we LOVE The Grounds For Sculpture and Rat’s Restaurant, they’ve got great things to see and do and even better food but the real reason we love The Grounds For Sculpture is because of all the holiday spirit they have! Tomorrow, Friday December 12th, head over to the East Gallery and enjoy a night filled with vintage holiday music. The Boheme Opera NJ will be dressed in turn of the century costumes and share songs from English carols to the original American holiday songs. Want to spend some time walking the grounds and seeing the amazing sculptures? Head over there early and then enjoy free admission to the concert! Already have plans to make holiday cookies at home tomorrow? Don’t worry you can head over to Rat’s Restaurant for New Year’s Eve! Whether you choose to dine off their menu or indulge in their unique five-course tasting menu the romantic and luxurious ambiance will be the same. Don’t forget to bring in the New Year by joining the dance party in the Pavillion! Make your reservations today and start 2015 out the right way! The best part of all this holiday cheer? It’s located only 10 minutes from The Whittaker in Trenton, NJ which means you can spend more time having fun and less time getting there!

It’s the first week of December and everyone’s gearing up for the holiday season. ABC Family has started their 25 Days Of Christmas series, Menorahs are being shined and Holiday Cheer is being spread all over the place. Trenton is definitely starting to feel the holiday spirit too and is going to kick off the holiday season with the 48th Annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour this Saturday December 6th! The tour begins at noon and ends at 5 p.m. and will take you through the historic neighborhood of Mill Hill in Trenton, NJ. Walking down the tree lined streets you’ll find yourself transported to colonial America, passing by historically preserved house after house but once you get inside you’ll see how each of these houses becomes a home. Each home boasts its’ unique flair and holiday spirit in a way that is all its own, after all style takes a house and makes it a home. Once you’ve seen all that Mill Hill has to offer head over to The Whittaker, only a block away on Broad Street, and see what happens when historic meets contemporary by taking a tour! Discover your very own brand new, luxurious 2 or 3 bedroom condominium, complete with individual video surveillance system, club room, and fitness room for all homeowners. A historic neighborhood feel combined with the luxuries of modern day living is truly an amazing and unique opportunity but it gets even better. The Whittaker offers 0 Down Payment, 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages starting at $1,619/month to qualified buyers, which means you can buy a home of your own without breaking your holiday shopping budget. Finish off 2014 by starting to invest in your own future and stop investing in your landlord’s future.

For more information on living at The Whittaker and the dream of home ownership contact Claribel Santiago at 609-695-3300 or email her at whittakersales@lrgnj.com.

Life is full of tough choices; salad or cheeseburger, grande or venti, hot or cold? One choice that shouldn’t be tough is whether to rent or buy. The choice is an easy one because the facts are in and it’s time to break free from the monthly visits from your landlord and start investing in your future, now. A recent article from The New York Times stated that the average cost of home ownership is 38% less than the cost of renting which is even higher than last year when the gap was only 35%, data that was put out by Trulia. Now I know what you’re thinking, “It may be a good time to buy but I don’t even know where to look.” Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. The Whittaker has mortgages which don’t require FHA so the cost per month are even lower than an FHA loan making owning your home even MORE affordable than ever.

Not all decisions need to be a tough one, contact Claribel Santiago whittakersales@lrgnj.com and start investing in your future today.

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re beyond excited to welcome County Executive Brian Hughes, NJ HMFA Executive Director Tony Marchetta and many other dignitaries and community leaders to the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Whittaker! Tomorrow morning at 10 A.M. we’ll be gathered at The Whittaker for the ceremonial ribbon cutting, words of encouragement and some fun! Located in the historic Mill Hill Neighborhood and complete with a state of the art elevator and chic, energy efficient design, The Whittaker is one of the truest examples of the marriage between modern luxury and historic elegance. With sale prices as low as $1,200/month and 30 year fixed payment mortgages for qualified buyers, The Whittaker seems like something out of a dream. A brand new home shouldn’t just be a far-off dream and now, it isn’t because The Whittaker has made the American dream of homeownership more attainable than ever.

Summer may be over but when you’re living at The Whittaker in Trenton, NJ the fun never ends. With Halloween right around the corner you’re going to need to hit the pumpkin patch and there’s no better place to do that than Terhune Orchards in Princeton, plus you can even pick up everything you’ll need for dinner – complete with a homemade blueberry pie right there! Looking for a nice afternoon event where you can socialize with friends and capture every memory? Join nationally acclaimed photographer Michael S. Miller on October 22nd at The Grounds For Sculpture where you’ll be filled with pointers on composition and perspective as you take a photographic journey through 42 gorgeous acres. Registration is open to everyone, from the self-proclaimed family photographer to your everyday Instagrammer but be sure to do it soon because this is an event that will fill up fast! Why spend fall wishing for the warmth of summer when there’s so many fun things to do right in your backyard?

Want to learn more about the photographic journey at The Grounds For Sculpture click here!

You already know that The Whittaker is an amazing deal, I mean where else can you OWN a brand new home for almost the same as you’re paying in rent? What you may not know is that your savings continue long after you unpack your first box. Every home is Energy Star Certified which means that when you’re living at The Whittaker, you’re spending less money on utility costs and more on the things you actually want, like a nice night out! With the money you save on your utility bills, you and a friend can head to Settimo Cielo, only a few blocks away from The Whittaker, have a three course meal then catch a movie at AMC Theaters in Hamilton and still have money left over for snacks for the movie! That is, if you aren’t already full from the amazing food you ate at Settimo Cielo. Want to get away for the day instead? Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station grab lunch from Bouchon Bakery and spend the day relaxing in Central Park! All for less than you’re saving in utilities!

Buying fresh produce and meat at the grocery store can be tough when you don’t know where it’s all coming from. Fortunately when you’re living at The Whittaker you’re only 7 minutes away from a fresh, locally grown meal. The Trenton Farmers Market on Spruce Street, offers a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, baked goods and even specialty foods from Italy, Spain and Poland! You shouldn’t have to stop buying great quality food just because summer’s over and at The Trenton Farmers Market you don’t have to, because it’s indoors! Open year round from Wednesday to Sunday it’s the perfect place to do your grocery shopping for the week or to just stop by their Food Court for a quick bite to eat. You have to grocery shop anyways, why not make it fun and support your local businesses at the same time?

Love to make great food at home but can’t decide what to have? Click Here to see some great summertime recipes from The Trenton Farmers Market!